Fr. John Keegan – Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father John Keegan

Diocese of Pittsburgh

Ordained: approx. 1950

Assigned as Follows:

Late 1950s – Early 1960s – North Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, PA)

Summary of Allegations Against Father John Keegan:

According to the Grand Jury Report, seven victims came forward against Father John Keegan in 2014. The first victim stated that when he was a boy at North Catholic High School, he and Father Keegan would meet once a month. At these meetings, Keegan would touch his genitals and masturbate him. This occurred between 1957 and 1961. Five other victims reported being fondled by Father John Keegan between 1958 and 1959, also at North Catholic High School. One of these victims added that Father Keegan would have him read lewd “scripts” to help make Keegan erect, while another alleged that Keegan asked him if he had thoughts about males having sexual relations together.

The seventh victim reported being abused by Father John Keegan at North Catholic High School between 1956 and 1960. Keegan inappropriately touched the boy’s genital area and, because of the boy’s “masturbation habits,” said he could take a look at his penis for him.

Keegan’s current status is unknown.

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